The mushroom anchor is named after its shape, it has its place in the anchoring universe, but is not really the anchor you’ll see on most cruising boats.

ASA’s Anchors Aweigh series looks at a tried and tested anchor design that many cruisers use as their go-to hook – the Bruce anchor.

ASA’s Anchors Aweigh series looks at one of the most popular anchors on the market, the Danforth. Find out why it’s what most sailors use for their anchoring needs.